Bill > HR3313

This bill, known as the "Protecting American Farmland Act," aims to prevent the conversion of prime farmland for solar energy projects and restrict tax credits for such developments. The bill prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds for solar energy projects that would convert prime farmland, which is defined as land suitable for agricultural production according to state standards. Specifically, the bill prevents funding or financial support for ground-mounted solar facilities primarily intended to generate electricity for sale if they would result in farmland losing its agricultural capabilities. Additionally, the bill modifies several sections of the Internal Revenue Code to exclude solar energy facilities and properties located on prime farmland from receiving various clean energy tax credits, including the Residential Clean Energy Credit, Renewable Electricity Production Credit, Clean Electricity Production Credit, Energy Credit, and Clean Electricity Investment Credit. These provisions would apply to properties and facilities placed in service after the bill's enactment, effectively creating a financial disincentive for solar projects that would repurpose high-quality agricultural land. The bill's purpose appears to be protecting agricultural land and preserving the United States' agricultural productivity while balancing renewable energy development.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3313/all-info